I think it is time to get back into this game. The routine thing? Remember that? We have eaten a lot of cookies and buttered a lot of rolls -- and it was fun. But now it is time to get out of the yoga pants and put our game face on for this new year - 2014. It happens to be an even number - I’m happy about that.

I was blessed with several wonderful books around Christmas time. One of these was The Kinfolk Table cookbook, which I have been eyeing ever since it was released. My expectations were not disappointed This book is stunning from cover to cover (more about that soon!). One of the first recipes that caught my eye was for Sweet Potato - Apple Salad.

This salad is hearty and bright and everything I needed to get me away from the leftover cookies.

The ingredients in the salad are not particularly seasonal, and are generally available year round. I love that this recipe can be fitting for any season.

I think I am ready for routine again. Ready to tackle that mountain of laundry and throw some spinach into my smoothies. Let’s tackle this 2014 thing.

I am delighted that you are here! My name is Ashlyn Bowden and I am The Pedantic Foodie. I find familiarity, tradition, and inspiration in the kitchen, and this little corner of the internet is where I share my culinary shenanigans and try to force my workaholic, type-A self into practicing this thing I like to call Intentional Living. Can we bake pastry together?